FAMILY SURVEY (QUESTIONS FOR PARENTS)

1. WE REQUEST YOUR HELP

Bayard, Inc. wishes to develop and launch a new subscription-based online resource for parents and families as a way of supporting them as well as the family ministry of the parish and/or Catholic school.

To create a resource that will be of value and benefit to you and your family, we know that we need to identify the issues that are important for you as a parent and for your family today as well as the types of resources that support your parish or school’s ministry.

We also realize that the “family” that we see in our parishes today is incredibly diverse. Families range from one or two children or more. Families are multicultural and multi-racial. The families in our parishes and schools include blended families, extended families and single parent families. Effective pastoral outreach is conscious of and responds to all the various family realities present in our parishes and schools.

As we begin to develop this digital resource, we need your help in identifying the resources that are important to you and your faith life. These resources will be primarily online as text, video, and audio, but also available in print where appropriate.

Your participation in this survey will help us craft the resources that are beneficial and valuable to you.

BAYARD, INC. WHO WE ARE

Bayard creates periodicals, books, worship and devotional resources, and formation materials to inform and inspire, to spread the Gospel, to explore the beauty of the Catholic faith, and to continue the Church’s rich tradition of dialogue.

You may already be familiar with us under our individual publication brands of Twenty Third Publications, Pflaum Publishing Group, and Creative Communications for the Parish. Catholic Digest, Living with Christ, Living Faith, Today's Catholic Teacher and Catechist magazines are some of our well-known resources.

Thank you for participating in this brief survey on the needs of parents and families and how the parish and school can support parents and families. It should take no longer than ten minutes.

QUESTIONS CONCERNING FAMILY AND PARENT NEEDS

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* 1. Thinking of your family, what do you see as some of the key issues and concerns regarding parenting and family life? (select all that apply and rank 1-5 with 1 being the most concerned and 5 being the least concerned.)

	1	2	3	4	5
Healthy relationships of married couples and parents--having time for each other	Healthy relationships of married couples and parents--having time for each other 1	Healthy relationships of married couples and parents--having time for each other 2	Healthy relationships of married couples and parents--having time for each other 3	Healthy relationships of married couples and parents--having time for each other 4	Healthy relationships of married couples and parents--having time for each other 5
Managing the finances of the household and/or couple	Managing the finances of the household and/or couple 1	Managing the finances of the household and/or couple 2	Managing the finances of the household and/or couple 3	Managing the finances of the household and/or couple 4	Managing the finances of the household and/or couple 5
Couples, parents or parent being able to balance home and work life	Couples, parents or parent being able to balance home and work life 1	Couples, parents or parent being able to balance home and work life 2	Couples, parents or parent being able to balance home and work life 3	Couples, parents or parent being able to balance home and work life 4	Couples, parents or parent being able to balance home and work life 5
Being prepared adequately for marriage	Being prepared adequately for marriage 1	Being prepared adequately for marriage 2	Being prepared adequately for marriage 3	Being prepared adequately for marriage 4	Being prepared adequately for marriage 5
Raising children--being a good parent	Raising children--being a good parent 1	Raising children--being a good parent 2	Raising children--being a good parent 3	Raising children--being a good parent 4	Raising children--being a good parent 5
Impact and use of social media by children	Impact and use of social media by children 1	Impact and use of social media by children 2	Impact and use of social media by children 3	Impact and use of social media by children 4	Impact and use of social media by children 5
Faith formation for myself	Faith formation for myself 1	Faith formation for myself 2	Faith formation for myself 3	Faith formation for myself 4	Faith formation for myself 5
Faith formation for my children and youth	Faith formation for my children and youth 1	Faith formation for my children and youth 2	Faith formation for my children and youth 3	Faith formation for my children and youth 4	Faith formation for my children and youth 5
Participation in sacraments, such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation (confession/penance), Confirmation	Participation in sacraments, such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation (confession/penance), Confirmation 1	Participation in sacraments, such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation (confession/penance), Confirmation 2	Participation in sacraments, such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation (confession/penance), Confirmation 3	Participation in sacraments, such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation (confession/penance), Confirmation 4	Participation in sacraments, such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation (confession/penance), Confirmation 5
Making sure my children receive a good education	Making sure my children receive a good education 1	Making sure my children receive a good education 2	Making sure my children receive a good education 3	Making sure my children receive a good education 4	Making sure my children receive a good education 5
Keeping the family together, doing things together	Keeping the family together, doing things together 1	Keeping the family together, doing things together 2	Keeping the family together, doing things together 3	Keeping the family together, doing things together 4	Keeping the family together, doing things together 5
Going to church together	Going to church together 1	Going to church together 2	Going to church together 3	Going to church together 4	Going to church together 5
After school activities: sports, music, exercise, etc.	After school activities: sports, music, exercise, etc. 1	After school activities: sports, music, exercise, etc. 2	After school activities: sports, music, exercise, etc. 3	After school activities: sports, music, exercise, etc. 4	After school activities: sports, music, exercise, etc. 5
Elder care--caring for elderly parents, grandparents, etc.	Elder care--caring for elderly parents, grandparents, etc. 1	Elder care--caring for elderly parents, grandparents, etc. 2	Elder care--caring for elderly parents, grandparents, etc. 3	Elder care--caring for elderly parents, grandparents, etc. 4	Elder care--caring for elderly parents, grandparents, etc. 5
Life issues such as birth, death, sickness, disability	Life issues such as birth, death, sickness, disability 1	Life issues such as birth, death, sickness, disability 2	Life issues such as birth, death, sickness, disability 3	Life issues such as birth, death, sickness, disability 4	Life issues such as birth, death, sickness, disability 5
Diverse types of families feeling welcomed in the community, parish, and school	Diverse types of families feeling welcomed in the community, parish, and school 1	Diverse types of families feeling welcomed in the community, parish, and school 2	Diverse types of families feeling welcomed in the community, parish, and school 3	Diverse types of families feeling welcomed in the community, parish, and school 4	Diverse types of families feeling welcomed in the community, parish, and school 5

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* 2. Which of these issues would you look to the Church for support, guidance, or assistance? (select all that apply and rank 1-5 with 1 being the issue where you and/or your family are most likely to seek support/guidance and 5 being an issue that you and/or your family are less frequently seek support from the parish/school.)

	1	2	3	4	5
Healthy relationships of married couples and parents-‐having time for each other	Healthy relationships of married couples and parents-‐having time for each other 1	Healthy relationships of married couples and parents-‐having time for each other 2	Healthy relationships of married couples and parents-‐having time for each other 3	Healthy relationships of married couples and parents-‐having time for each other 4	Healthy relationships of married couples and parents-‐having time for each other 5
Managing the finances of the household and/or couple	Managing the finances of the household and/or couple 1	Managing the finances of the household and/or couple 2	Managing the finances of the household and/or couple 3	Managing the finances of the household and/or couple 4	Managing the finances of the household and/or couple 5
Couple, parents or parent being able to balance home and work life	Couple, parents or parent being able to balance home and work life 1	Couple, parents or parent being able to balance home and work life 2	Couple, parents or parent being able to balance home and work life 3	Couple, parents or parent being able to balance home and work life 4	Couple, parents or parent being able to balance home and work life 5
Being prepared adequately for marriage	Being prepared adequately for marriage 1	Being prepared adequately for marriage 2	Being prepared adequately for marriage 3	Being prepared adequately for marriage 4	Being prepared adequately for marriage 5
Raising children--being a good parent	Raising children--being a good parent 1	Raising children--being a good parent 2	Raising children--being a good parent 3	Raising children--being a good parent 4	Raising children--being a good parent 5
Impact and use of social media by children	Impact and use of social media by children 1	Impact and use of social media by children 2	Impact and use of social media by children 3	Impact and use of social media by children 4	Impact and use of social media by children 5
Faith formation for myself	Faith formation for myself 1	Faith formation for myself 2	Faith formation for myself 3	Faith formation for myself 4	Faith formation for myself 5
Faith formation for my children and youth	Faith formation for my children and youth 1	Faith formation for my children and youth 2	Faith formation for my children and youth 3	Faith formation for my children and youth 4	Faith formation for my children and youth 5
Participation in sacraments, such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation	Participation in sacraments, such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation 1	Participation in sacraments, such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation 2	Participation in sacraments, such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation 3	Participation in sacraments, such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation 4	Participation in sacraments, such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation 5
Making sure children receive a good education	Making sure children receive a good education 1	Making sure children receive a good education 2	Making sure children receive a good education 3	Making sure children receive a good education 4	Making sure children receive a good education 5
Keeping the family together, doing things together	Keeping the family together, doing things together 1	Keeping the family together, doing things together 2	Keeping the family together, doing things together 3	Keeping the family together, doing things together 4	Keeping the family together, doing things together 5
Going to church together	Going to church together 1	Going to church together 2	Going to church together 3	Going to church together 4	Going to church together 5
After school activities: sports, music, exercise, etc.	After school activities: sports, music, exercise, etc. 1	After school activities: sports, music, exercise, etc. 2	After school activities: sports, music, exercise, etc. 3	After school activities: sports, music, exercise, etc. 4	After school activities: sports, music, exercise, etc. 5
Elder care--caring for elderly parents, grandparents, etc.	Elder care--caring for elderly parents, grandparents, etc. 1	Elder care--caring for elderly parents, grandparents, etc. 2	Elder care--caring for elderly parents, grandparents, etc. 3	Elder care--caring for elderly parents, grandparents, etc. 4	Elder care--caring for elderly parents, grandparents, etc. 5
Life issues such as birth, death, sickness, disability	Life issues such as birth, death, sickness, disability 1	Life issues such as birth, death, sickness, disability 2	Life issues such as birth, death, sickness, disability 3	Life issues such as birth, death, sickness, disability 4	Life issues such as birth, death, sickness, disability 5
Diverse types of families feeling welcomed in the community, parish and school	Diverse types of families feeling welcomed in the community, parish and school 1	Diverse types of families feeling welcomed in the community, parish and school 2	Diverse types of families feeling welcomed in the community, parish and school 3	Diverse types of families feeling welcomed in the community, parish and school 4	Diverse types of families feeling welcomed in the community, parish and school 5

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* 3. From your perspective, how much influence does Catholic faith life have on your daily lives?

a lot

some

little

no influence

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* 4. How often does your family engage in prayer?

Regularly, daily, or at least three times a week

Sometimes, twice or less a week

About two or three times a month

Special occasions such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter

Rarely or not at all

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* 5. Does your family engage in religious activities during Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter?

Yes

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* 6. Does your family talk about your/their faith with your spouse and/or children?

Yes

QUESTIONS CONCERNING MINISTRY/OUTREACH TO FAMILIES AND PARENTS

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* 7. How do you and your spouse relate to the Church? (select all that apply and rank 1-5 with 1 being the activities or worship experiences that you and your spouse participate in the most and 5 being those activities that you experience or participate in the least or seldom.)

	1	2	3	4	5
Sunday Mass every week or at least twice a month	Sunday Mass every week or at least twice a month 1	Sunday Mass every week or at least twice a month 2	Sunday Mass every week or at least twice a month 3	Sunday Mass every week or at least twice a month 4	Sunday Mass every week or at least twice a month 5
Sunday Mass once a month or several times a year	Sunday Mass once a month or several times a year 1	Sunday Mass once a month or several times a year 2	Sunday Mass once a month or several times a year 3	Sunday Mass once a month or several times a year 4	Sunday Mass once a month or several times a year 5
Religious Education for adults	Religious Education for adults 1	Religious Education for adults 2	Religious Education for adults 3	Religious Education for adults 4	Religious Education for adults 5
Catholic school education	Catholic school education 1	Catholic school education 2	Catholic school education 3	Catholic school education 4	Catholic school education 5
Catholic school activities	Catholic school activities 1	Catholic school activities 2	Catholic school activities 3	Catholic school activities 4	Catholic school activities 5
Sacramental prep programs such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation	Sacramental prep programs such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation 1	Sacramental prep programs such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation 2	Sacramental prep programs such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation 3	Sacramental prep programs such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation 4	Sacramental prep programs such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation 5
Social events such as picnics, dances, etc.	Social events such as picnics, dances, etc. 1	Social events such as picnics, dances, etc. 2	Social events such as picnics, dances, etc. 3	Social events such as picnics, dances, etc. 4	Social events such as picnics, dances, etc. 5
Sports teams such as adult soccer, baseball, football	Sports teams such as adult soccer, baseball, football 1	Sports teams such as adult soccer, baseball, football 2	Sports teams such as adult soccer, baseball, football 3	Sports teams such as adult soccer, baseball, football 4	Sports teams such as adult soccer, baseball, football 5
Involved in parish ministries such as liturgical, catechetical, pro life, social justice, etc.	Involved in parish ministries such as liturgical, catechetical, pro life, social justice, etc. 1	Involved in parish ministries such as liturgical, catechetical, pro life, social justice, etc. 2	Involved in parish ministries such as liturgical, catechetical, pro life, social justice, etc. 3	Involved in parish ministries such as liturgical, catechetical, pro life, social justice, etc. 4	Involved in parish ministries such as liturgical, catechetical, pro life, social justice, etc. 5
Volunteering for service projects through the parish or school	Volunteering for service projects through the parish or school 1	Volunteering for service projects through the parish or school 2	Volunteering for service projects through the parish or school 3	Volunteering for service projects through the parish or school 4	Volunteering for service projects through the parish or school 5
Elder care such as elderly parent or parents, grandparents, etc.	Elder care such as elderly parent or parents, grandparents, etc. 1	Elder care such as elderly parent or parents, grandparents, etc. 2	Elder care such as elderly parent or parents, grandparents, etc. 3	Elder care such as elderly parent or parents, grandparents, etc. 4	Elder care such as elderly parent or parents, grandparents, etc. 5

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How does your child or do your children relate to the Church? (select all that apply and rank 1-5 with 1 being the activities or worship experiences that your children participate in the most and 5 being those activities that they experience or participate in the least or seldom.)

	1	2	3	4	5
Sunday Mass every week or at least twice a month	Sunday Mass every week or at least twice a month 1	Sunday Mass every week or at least twice a month 2	Sunday Mass every week or at least twice a month 3	Sunday Mass every week or at least twice a month 4	Sunday Mass every week or at least twice a month 5
Sunday Mass once a month or several times a year	Sunday Mass once a month or several times a year 1	Sunday Mass once a month or several times a year 2	Sunday Mass once a month or several times a year 3	Sunday Mass once a month or several times a year 4	Sunday Mass once a month or several times a year 5
Religious Education for children or youth	Religious Education for children or youth 1	Religious Education for children or youth 2	Religious Education for children or youth 3	Religious Education for children or youth 4	Religious Education for children or youth 5
Catholic school education	Catholic school education 1	Catholic school education 2	Catholic school education 3	Catholic school education 4	Catholic school education 5
Catholic school activities	Catholic school activities 1	Catholic school activities 2	Catholic school activities 3	Catholic school activities 4	Catholic school activities 5
Sacramental prep programs such as First Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation	Sacramental prep programs such as First Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation 1	Sacramental prep programs such as First Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation 2	Sacramental prep programs such as First Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation 3	Sacramental prep programs such as First Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation 4	Sacramental prep programs such as First Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation 5
Social events such as youth group, school plays, parish/school picnics, etc.	Social events such as youth group, school plays, parish/school picnics, etc. 1	Social events such as youth group, school plays, parish/school picnics, etc. 2	Social events such as youth group, school plays, parish/school picnics, etc. 3	Social events such as youth group, school plays, parish/school picnics, etc. 4	Social events such as youth group, school plays, parish/school picnics, etc. 5
Sports teams	Sports teams 1	Sports teams 2	Sports teams 3	Sports teams 4	Sports teams 5
Involved in parish ministries	Involved in parish ministries 1	Involved in parish ministries 2	Involved in parish ministries 3	Involved in parish ministries 4	Involved in parish ministries 5
Volunteering for service projects	Volunteering for service projects 1	Volunteering for service projects 2	Volunteering for service projects 3	Volunteering for service projects 4	Volunteering for service projects 5

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Does your parish or school have specific ministries or pastoral programs for families?

Yes

If yes, what are the names of the programs?

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* 10. Does your school or parish actively welcome families?

Yes

If yes, how?

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* 11. Does your parish or school have specific programs/outreach that supports parents in your role of parenting?

Yes

What are the programs?

QUESTIONS CONCERNING USE OF DIGITAL AND ONLINE RESOURCES

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* 12. Do you use online resources to support or nourish your faith?

Yes

If yes, which website or Apps do you use and find beneficial?

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* 13. Are there specific resources that you would like to have available to you to assist you and your family?

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* 14. If available, would you make use of online resources for yourself and/or your family to help grow your faith life?

Yes

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* 15. In what ways could an online resource assist you and your family? (select all that apply and rank 1-5 with 1 being the programs that would be most helpful and 5 being those programs that you would feel least helpful.)

	1	2	3	4	5
Healthy relationships of married couples and parents--having time for each other	Healthy relationships of married couples and parents--having time for each other 1	Healthy relationships of married couples and parents--having time for each other 2	Healthy relationships of married couples and parents--having time for each other 3	Healthy relationships of married couples and parents--having time for each other 4	Healthy relationships of married couples and parents--having time for each other 5
Managing the finances of the household and/or couple	Managing the finances of the household and/or couple 1	Managing the finances of the household and/or couple 2	Managing the finances of the household and/or couple 3	Managing the finances of the household and/or couple 4	Managing the finances of the household and/or couple 5
Couples, parents or parent being able to balance home and work life	Couples, parents or parent being able to balance home and work life 1	Couples, parents or parent being able to balance home and work life 2	Couples, parents or parent being able to balance home and work life 3	Couples, parents or parent being able to balance home and work life 4	Couples, parents or parent being able to balance home and work life 5
Being prepared adequately for marriage	Being prepared adequately for marriage 1	Being prepared adequately for marriage 2	Being prepared adequately for marriage 3	Being prepared adequately for marriage 4	Being prepared adequately for marriage 5
Raising children - being a good parent	Raising children - being a good parent 1	Raising children - being a good parent 2	Raising children - being a good parent 3	Raising children - being a good parent 4	Raising children - being a good parent 5
Impact and use of social media by children	Impact and use of social media by children 1	Impact and use of social media by children 2	Impact and use of social media by children 3	Impact and use of social media by children 4	Impact and use of social media by children 5
Faith formation for myself	Faith formation for myself 1	Faith formation for myself 2	Faith formation for myself 3	Faith formation for myself 4	Faith formation for myself 5
Faith formation for my children and youth	Faith formation for my children and youth 1	Faith formation for my children and youth 2	Faith formation for my children and youth 3	Faith formation for my children and youth 4	Faith formation for my children and youth 5
Participation in sacraments, such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation	Participation in sacraments, such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation 1	Participation in sacraments, such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation 2	Participation in sacraments, such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation 3	Participation in sacraments, such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation 4	Participation in sacraments, such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation 5
Making sure my children receive a good education	Making sure my children receive a good education 1	Making sure my children receive a good education 2	Making sure my children receive a good education 3	Making sure my children receive a good education 4	Making sure my children receive a good education 5
Keeping the family together, doing things together	Keeping the family together, doing things together 1	Keeping the family together, doing things together 2	Keeping the family together, doing things together 3	Keeping the family together, doing things together 4	Keeping the family together, doing things together 5
Going to church together	Going to church together 1	Going to church together 2	Going to church together 3	Going to church together 4	Going to church together 5
After school activities: sports, music, exercise, etc.	After school activities: sports, music, exercise, etc. 1	After school activities: sports, music, exercise, etc. 2	After school activities: sports, music, exercise, etc. 3	After school activities: sports, music, exercise, etc. 4	After school activities: sports, music, exercise, etc. 5
Elder care--caring for elderly parents, grandparents, etc.	Elder care--caring for elderly parents, grandparents, etc. 1	Elder care--caring for elderly parents, grandparents, etc. 2	Elder care--caring for elderly parents, grandparents, etc. 3	Elder care--caring for elderly parents, grandparents, etc. 4	Elder care--caring for elderly parents, grandparents, etc. 5
Life issues such as birth, death, sickness, disability	Life issues such as birth, death, sickness, disability 1	Life issues such as birth, death, sickness, disability 2	Life issues such as birth, death, sickness, disability 3	Life issues such as birth, death, sickness, disability 4	Life issues such as birth, death, sickness, disability 5
Diverse types of families feeling welcomed in the community, parish and school	Diverse types of families feeling welcomed in the community, parish and school 1	Diverse types of families feeling welcomed in the community, parish and school 2	Diverse types of families feeling welcomed in the community, parish and school 3	Diverse types of families feeling welcomed in the community, parish and school 4	Diverse types of families feeling welcomed in the community, parish and school 5

Other (please specify)

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* 16. What types of media are you and your family most comfortable using?

Reading text

Viewing online videos

Listening to audio downloads

All of the above

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* 17. If there was an online resource dedicated to helping families (parents and children) grow as families and deepen their faith, would you be willing to:

Review, examine, and use the materials?

Review, examine, and use the materials if the parish provided a subscription so families in my parish or school could individually access the information and services?

Use Spanish language materials?

Use bilingual materials?

Use materials if in a language other than English or Spanish? Comment on which language below.

Not interested, do not think we or other families would take advantage of such a resource.

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* 18. What type of technology do you have in your home?

Cable or satellite access for the internet

WiFi throughout the house

Hard-wired connection with limited connections

No internet access

Use of internet outside the home such as work, coffee shop, etc.

Use internet for children's homework and school assignments

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION QUESTIONS

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* 19. Demographic information on person completing this survey:

I am a parent responding to the survey for my parish.

I am a parent responding to the survey for my Catholic school.

Survey results represents both parish and school input.

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* 20. Gender of respondent

Survey respondent--male

Survey respondent--female

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* 21. Age of person completing the survey

18-30

31-45

46-55

56-65

66+

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* 22. In which state or province do you reside? (please check)

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* 23. Number of children for parents completing the survey

One-two

Three-four

Five or more

Other: